Michael Oluwagbemi II

Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com

In Honor of Nigeria’s Literary Giants

This summer, I have dedicated my self to renewing the literary ties that bind my spirit to the black loamy soil of our land. This journey has taken me back to go through the works of those that preceded our times...

World Cup Bad Belle

Nigerians suffer no fools and my oracle is Nigerian. In fact, my oracle bribes every policeman, eats guguru from inside of a newspaper and enjoys putting milk and sugar inside Garri. My oracle went further to predict beyond all palatable prediction that Nigeria will win the competition...

It Does Not Matter What They Think About Us

It will always be safe to assume that whenever Nigeria or Africa pops up on any media screen, nine out of ten times it is for one bad news or the other. In fact, my country has mastered the act of snatching bad news from the mouths of good news...

From People To Programs And Then Ideas

Nations are like children. They are born and they do die; they have a life cycle. Great empires have been built and greater ones have fallen...

The Next Election Should Be About Finding A Winning Program Not A Winning Team

Can we move on from this loose talk of winning team? Can we stop the loose talk of South-North presidency, East-West candidacy? Can we start seriously digesting and probing the depth of thought and creativity that goes into the programs of these would-be candidates?

It Is Up To You To Fix It

The media purposely made most of the anti-third term legislators’ sound better than they really did on the floor while speaking live. Most of them could not even marshal two sentences without stammering...

It Is Up To You To Fix It

The media purposely made most of the anti-third term legislators’ sound better than they really did on the floor while speaking live. Most of them could not even marshal two sentences without stammering...

To Mum: on Mothers’ Day

Mother, this morning like every other morning , I am conscious of the sacrifices of the past and the role you have played in making me the man I have turned to be today...

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